Three Hampshire heroes win national awards for contributions to cricket

Three Hampshire heroes win national awards for contributions to cricket

Three Hampshire locals have been recognised nationally for their positive impact on cricket in the country throughout 2025.

Stephen Osgood, Rohan and Ian Crowley all won awards regionally at last year’s County Cricket Collective Awards and, as a result, were nominated for the national stage of the awards which they went on to win. They were presented with their awards at the ECB Impact of Cricket Conference, in Leicester, on Wednesday 28 January..

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Dynamos Cricket County Finals: A Celebration of Talent and Team Spirit

Throughout the summer term, schools across the county took part in local Dynamos festivals, run by School Games Organisers and Community Coaches, leading to the County Finals at the Utilita Bowl. On Tuesday 24th June, 15 girls’ teams competed, with Weeke Primary School crowned champions. The following day, 18 teams took part in the open event, where Merdon Junior School came out on top. Both days showcased impressive cricket, enthusiasm, and great sportsmanship.

Hants Top Guns Honoured at Utilita Bowl

It was a special evening at Utilita Bowl on Monday 17th June, as we welcomed some of Hampshire’s finest amateur cricketers onto the pitch during the interval of the T20 Blast Surrey Double Header.

These individuals were celebrated as part of the #HantsTopGun campaign – a county-wide initiative that recognises outstanding weekly performances in club cricket. Running from May to August, the campaign highlights the male and female players with the highest batting scores and best bowling figures from the ECB Hampshire Honours Boards.

Volunteer Of The Month

Hampshire Cricket Board is thrilled to announce the nominees for our second Volunteer of the Month for 2025, showcasing the incredible contributions made by individuals who help strengthen and support cricket in our community. This month’s selection is a testament to the outstanding dedication of our volunteers across the county.

Role Vacancy: Level 4 Sports Coach Apprenticeship

The Level 4 Sports Coach Apprenticeship will assist with coaching and community engagement across all HCB’s programmes and projects. The role is aimed at a coach who would like to broaden their knowledge across a variety of delivery areas but will specialise in School Sport Coaching. The apprenticeship will focus on the acceleration of sustainable mastery of children’s psychomotor skills and wider physical education standards.

Hampshire Tri-Series Cricket Festival

Over 100 young cricketers from across Hampshire took part in the Hampshire Tri-Series Cricket Festival last week at Wellington Sports Ground, in a celebration of talent, opportunity, and the wider cricket community. 

Hampshire Crowned Champions in Historic Inaugural T10 Disability Cup

Hampshire Cricket were crowned champions of the inaugural T10 Disability Cup, showcasing their continued commitment to disability cricket. Held at the 1st Central County Ground in Hove on Sunday 18 May, the tournament featured teams from Hampshire, Essex, Sussex, and Surrey. Hampshire’s D40 side defeated Sussex in the semi-final, with standout performances from Greg McKenzie and captain Ben Williams. In the final against Surrey, Hampshire posted 70/7 before securing a narrow five-run victory, thanks to excellent bowling from Freddie Leamon. The team celebrated their triumph on the pitch, marking a proud moment for the club in the evolving disability game.

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